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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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